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“Come, Holy Spirit”  Acts 2: 1-41 Reflect:  Acts 2: 12: “What does this mean?”  If you were one of those gathered who witnessed the descent of the.

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2 “Come, Holy Spirit”  Acts 2: 1-41

3 Reflect:  Acts 2: 12: “What does this mean?”  If you were one of those gathered who witnessed the descent of the Holy Spirit, how would you explain it?  What might be the significance of Jews from many nations being able to understand the Word of God proclaimed in their native languages? What significance does this have for us today?  The outpouring of the Holy Spirit is meant to help, encourage, and strengthen us as a Church community and in our own lives. In what ways do you see the power of the Holy Spirit alive and active in our Church, school community, society, and world?

4 Let us pray:  Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth. O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations, Through Christ Our Lord, Amen.

5 Articles 30-31 Saved from…Saved for…

6 YOU WERE SAVED FOR A PURPOSE “Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord or of me His prisoner, but join with me in suffering for the Gospel according to the power of God, who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was granted us in Christ Jesus from all eternity, but now has been revealed by the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel.” --2 Timothy 1: 8-10

7 Saved from… Sin and Its Consequences: Guilt and shame Loneliness, despair, and the feeling of being unloved Addictions and attachments to things Death Litany of Humility

8 Saved for… Eternal Life! Forgiveness and healing Freedom Joy Loving communion Beatific vision Eternal life!

9 But… my life’s not perfect… Even though Christ has saved us, obstacles remain: Weakness of will Illness/ frailty Temptation Concupiscence We are “in-between”—citizens of the Kingdom of God not yet in a state of perfect grace

10 We are given GRACE: The free and undeserved gift of God’s loving and acting presence in our lives, empowering us to respond to his call and to live as his adopted sons and daughters. Grace enables us to: Practice the virtues (Faith, Hope, Love, Prudence, Justice, Temperance, Fortitude) Follow the Spirit in our lives Grow in holiness The Sacraments aid us on our journey

11 Be God’s LET YOUR LIFE CHANGE THE WORLD ONE PERSON AT A TIME. LET YOUR LIFE BE THE PRESENCE OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST AS THE BREAD BECOMES HIS BODY, WE CAN BE A LIVING SIGN WITH GOD'S LOVE, CHANGE THE WORLD WITH YOUR LIFE.

12 Article 34 Our Call to Holiness

13 What is holiness? The state of being holy To be set apart for God’s service To live a morally good life To be a person of prayer To reveal God’s love to the world through acts of loving service

14 3 Dimensions of “Holy” People Reveal God and share in God’s own life Consecrated/ set aside for service to God Clean/ pure

15 Aids to Holiness “Be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect.” (Mt. 5: 48) “The way of perfection passes by the way of the Cross. There is no holiness without renunciation and spiritual battle.” (CCC 2015) Help! Intellect and free will Interiority/ self-reflection Grace The Sacraments The Church

16 Articles 35-37 Participating in Christ’s Ministry

17 “Anointed” Titles Priest, Prophet, King “Jesus Christ is the one whom the Father anointed with the Holy Spirit and established as priest, prophet, and king. The whole People of God participates in these three offices of Christ and bears the responsibilities for the mission and service that flow from them.” (CCC 783) Even includes the laity

18 Priest What is the meaning of this role? Lead worship, teach Scripture, offer sacrifices How did Jesus fulfill this in his ministry? Perfectly fulfilled the sacrificial role Taught us how to pray Explained/ fulfilled Scriptural prophecies How do we participate in this ministry? Pray, attend Mass, make sacrifices for the good of others

19 Prophet What is the meaning of this role? To give voice to God’s Word; lead people to God How did Jesus fulfill this in his ministry? All of Jesus’ words and actions are prophetic See many parallels with OT prophets (pg. 161) How do we participate in this ministry? Speak up for the poor and vulnerable Help people in need (volunteer! serve!) Share the faith (be a catechist)

20 King What is the meaning of this role? Lead—choose to do good How did Jesus fulfill this in his ministry? “My kingdom is not of this world.” (John 18: 36) Obedience to God’s will, service to all (especially the “least”) How do we participate in this ministry? Be pure, be humble, put others first

21 Article 32 Our Judgment by God

22 We will each face two times of judgment: Particular Judgment Final Judgment Parousia God’s Kingdom come: “a new heaven and a new earth” (Rev. 21: 1)

23 When will Christ return? “But about that day and hour no one knows, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.” (Matt. 24: 36) Do not be afraid—Trust Jesus—Be watchful

24 Article 33 Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory

25 Sin Venial sin An offense against the will of God that diminishes one’s personal character and weakens but does not rupture one’s relationship with God. Mortal sin An action so contrary to the will of God that it results in complete separation from God and his grace. 3 Conditions: Grave Matter Full Knowledge Full Consent

26 Heaven A state of eternal life and union with God in which one experiences full happiness and the satisfaction of the deepest human longings.

27 Hell The eternal punishment of separation from God, reserved for those who die in mortal sin and are unrepentant, thus freely and consciously rejecting God at the end of their lives.

28 Purgatory A state of final purification or cleansing, which one may need to enter following death and before entering Heaven. Those who die in God’s grace and friendship, but not perfectly purified (having venial sin)

29 Articles 38-40 Suffering

30 The Mystery: “I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours is hindered. I have dealt with great things that I do not understand; things too wonderful for me, which I cannot know.” (Job 42:2-3) We can never fully understand suffering because we do not see things from God’s perspective

31 We do know… Suffering was not a part of God’s original plan for us Suffering entered the world as a result of Original Sin Jesus made our suffering his own by assuming a human nature Sacrifice is the pathway to salvation Sacrifice is simply suffering that is freely accepted God transforms suffering and sacrifice into healing and new life! When can/do you make sacrifices as a disciple?

32 Accepting Suffering The willingness to accept suffering takes courage and strength (Fortitude) We must sacrifice for the right reasons Build up God’s Kingdom, not your own Keys to Hope and Strength Remember God is with us Help one another Look beyond


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